1,800-Person River Ramble Puts Mankato on the ‘Bicycle-Friendly’ Map
Nestled along the Minnesota River, the Mankato River Ramble is one of many initiatives the small city has undertaken to improve biking for recreation, commuting and climate.
Author: Amy Gage
Can You Imagine One Day a Week Without a Car?
Several local transportation and advocacy groups have banded together in a weeks-long celebration dubbed Car-Free MSP as a lead-up to World Car-Free Day on September 22. See how participating can leave a positive impact.
Walk the Talk: Bike Tours, Breweries and Butterflies
Although biking is the focus of this week’s “Walk the Talk” activities — and why not, with the warm summer weather — you can also learn more about monarchs and state highway funding (though not at the same event).
Walk the Talk: Fat Girls Hiking, Little Africa Fest and More Ways to Get Out and Engage
“Walk the Talk” promotes events that help readers rediscover the joy of movement and discover a sense of place, even in their own backyards.
Walk the Talk! Taking Steps to Build Community
Our new “Walk the Talk” series will highlight community meetings, slow roll bike rides, walk-and-talk neighborhood tours and other ways to build community and boost activism.
Wanted: Your Full-Time Input for this Part-Time Role
Streets.mn is excited to announce that Amy Gage is joining us in a new role as managing editor, having volunteered as a writer and editor for Streets.mn since 2017. Her background as a newspaper and magazine journalist, personal blogger, and community relations and communications director in higher education — as well as a multimodal and transportation advocate — should serve us well.
Are Electric Vehicles ‘Multimodal’ or Just Less Bad for the Environment?
Electric vehicles are a positive step away from the pollution of gas-guzzling SUVs and other cars. But do we shortcut the hard work of habit change by promoting them as multimodal?
Rent Stabilization Has St. Paul Renters and Landlords Wondering: What’s Next?
The rent stabilization initiative that St. Paul voters passed in November has the city scrambling to put a process in place.
Classic Amenities, Cool Changes for Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour
A new home base, fewer riders and a modified route to showcase city cycling highlight this year’s Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour.
Play Streets Promote Equity, Community for All Ages
Lisa Nelson is looking forward to celebrating National Night Out (NNO) this evening with her husband and two children, 3 and 6 years old. Her block on Herschel Street in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood is an ideal place to barricade off traffic while kids run and play, giving parents a reprieve and a rare chance […]